Display plate



Sept. 21 1926.

C. A. EVANS DISPLAY PLATE Fil ed June 4, 1925 I 614m. 4. 5144M? v structions and combinations hereinafter de- Patented Sept. 21 192 6.

UNITEDFSTAAITES PATENT. OFFICE.-

oARL A. EvANs, 0F ROSE TOWNSHIP, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNEsoTA, AssIeNoR TO TH PHOTOPLATING COMPANY, or MINNEAPOLIS,

OF SOUTH DAKOTA.

MINNESOTA, A CORPORATION DISPLAY PLATE.

Application filed June 4, 1925. Serial No. 34,886.

This invention relates to improvements in display plates, designed particularly for ad vertising purposes, and adapted to be secured to the inner surface of a sheet of glass, in a window or door, or constituting a part of a wall of a show case or other structure.

The invention consists generally in a display plate having its display surface provided with a protruding strip or band of fibrous material permeated with a soluble cement which will become softened upon the application thereto of I a suitable solvent and, when the plate is pressed against the surface of the glass, will permanently ad here thereto, thereby rigidly and firmly securing the plate to the glass in position so that the display matter upon the surface of the plate that is next to the glass can be seen through the glass.

The invention consists further in the conscribed and particularly claims.

In the accompanying drawings forming part of this specification,

Figure 1 is a front elevation of the display plate secured to the inner surface of a sheet of glass.-

Figure 2 is a vertical section on the line 2'2 of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a perspective View of the inner face of the plate with the fibrous band partially removed from its retaining groove;

In the drawings, 2 represents a suitable plate which may be formed of metal, glass, paper or a composition of any other suitable material. 7

I have here indicated a circular metallic plate dished in form. The inner surface of this plate, that is to say, the surface that is intended to be next tothe glass to which the plate is aflixed, is provided with any suitable design. such as an advertisement or an announcement of goods for sale or exhibition, or any matter that it is designed to display to the public. As here shown, the plate is provided near its edge with a groove or recess 3, which, as shown,extends around the plate near the edge thereof, and is substantially of semi-circular form. in cross section. W'ithin this groove is placed a strip or band 4 of suitable fibrous material that pointed out in the is saturated with a soluble cement by means of which the surface of the strip that is in contact with the walls of the groove is rig idly and permanently cemented thereto. The strip projects or protrudes beyond the surface of the plate and forms a ridge thereon. I have here shown a strip that is cylindrical in cross section and that projects for about one-half of its diameter outside of the groove 3 in the plate.

The portion of the strip that protrudes from the groove will, when the cement with which it is saturated becomes hard, be of sufficient rigidity so that the plate may be handled for sale or shipment as though the strip were merely a protruding rib on the plate. lVhen the user desires to attach the plate to a surface such as a window, door or the walls of a showcase, or other struc-- ture, a suitable solvent is applied to the protruding portion of the strip and the ocment will thereby be softened. The plate may then be placed against the glass surpressed firmly against such surface, the pro jecting surface of the saturated strip will adhere firmly and completely to the glass surface as indicated in Figure 2 of the drawings. The display plate will thereby be rigidly and firmly secured to the glass surface and the matter on the inner surface of the plate will be visible through the glass.

lVhile I have shown a circular plate with a circular groove to receive the cementing strip, it will be understood that the plate may be of any desired shape or size and the groove or recess to receive the strip may be made to conformto the out-line or shape of the plate. IVhile I have shown a continuous grooveor recess and a strip in the form of a continuous band therein the groove or recess and strip may be discontinuous or formed in a series of short sections, if desired.

I claim as my invention:

face to which it is to be attached and being 1. A displayplate provided with recess Y surrounding its display surface with a fibrous strip secured in said recess and projecting beyond the face of the plate, the projecting portion of the strip being saturated with a soluble cement, for the purpose j set forth. I 4

2. A display plate provided with a recess extending continuously around the display surface of the plate and near the edge thereof, with a fibrous strip secured in said recess and projecting .beyond the surface of the plate, the projecting portion of said strip being saturated with a soluble cement, for the purpose set forth.

3'. A display plate provided with a comparatively narrow recess encircling its display surface, a fibrous strip fitting within said recess and projecting outwardly beyond the surface of the plate, the projecting portion of said strip being saturated with a solubl cement for the purpose specified.

In Witness. whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 2nd day of June, 1925.

CARL A. EVANS. 

